Math 9

Unit 2 Powers and Exponent Laws

Lesson 922 Powers of Ten and the Zero Exponent

Focus

The FOCUS section introduces the main concept that will be covered in the lesson.

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Read/Work through the  Focus  section at the top of page 58 in  your textbook.

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Investigate

Investigate an idea or problem, with a partner if possible.
The investigation provides the background for the ideas presented in the lesson.

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Read/Work through the  Investigate  section on Page 58 in your textbook.

You may not have a partner to work with.  
No worries!  
I will provide you with examples in the video.  
You can view an example, PAUSE the video, work through the activity,  then RESUME the video to check your work.

If you want to try this YOURSELF,  but still want to check your work,   work with the number FIVE as your base (that it what I will use in the video)

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Connect

Connect summarizes the math in the lesson.
A presentation of ideas connected to the lesson focus.

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Read/Work through the  Connect  section on Page 59 in your textbook.

Examples

Examples will give you TOOLS for solving problems, and also show you that there may be different ways to approach a question.

Example 1  Evaluating Powers with Exponent Zero

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Work through Example 1 on Page 59 in your textbook.

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Example 2  Writing Numbers Using Powers of Ten

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Work through Example 2 on Page 60 in your textbook.

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Video Tutorial

Example 3  Interpreting Numbers in the Media

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Work through Example 3 on Page 60 in your textbook.

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Video Tutorial

Practice Problems

Doing Practice Problems

Practice problems reinforce the math presented in this lesson.

•	Work through the practice problems for this lesson.
	These problems are for practice, you don’t need to hand them in!
	(your teacher may assign specific questions for you to complete)

•	Use the answers in the back of the book to CHECK YOUR WORK!

•	If you make a mistake, TRY TO FIX IT!

•	If you need help or want more information, view the video solutions provided.

•	If you still need more help,  CONTACT YOUR TEACHER!

Types of Practice Problems

Discuss the Ideas invites you to talk about the math.
If possible share your thoughts/ideas/answers with another person.
If you can help them understand, then you likely have good understanding yourself.

Check questions require basic understanding of the ideas of the  lesson.

Apply questions will require you to dig deeper for a solution.

Take It Further questions offer enrichment and extension.

Notes

Questions 1 - 3,    great questions, but all covered in detail in the lesson.  
Discussing this with some other students would be great if you have the opportunity.

Question 15,    the LINK to the website I used to answer the question.

Video Solution Links

Check your work for every problem you do!
If you make a mistake,  try to fix it!
Use the video solutions for more information.
If a problem still doesn’t make sense, ASK YOUR TEACHER FOR HELP!

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